Validation Engineer

JOB DUTIES:

In this role, this engineer will be part of a highly technical team that develops test plans, completes functional & electrical validation, & debugs issues for new processor silicon interface features with strong focus on power management. Writes comprehensive electrical & functional test plans for the processor interface validation of processors. Executes electrical & functional test plans for client processors using hardware & software validation tools, oscilloscopes, & logic Analyzers. Debug of electrical & functional issues for new processors.

Provides detailed input into the platform definition & review of platform designs used in the silicon validation of new processors. Provides technical guidance and training to less experienced engineers and technicians in the planning, test, & debug processor validation.

Skills:

Programming/scripting skills (e.g. C/C++, Python).

Debug techniques and methodologies

Knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy

Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and pronounced attention to details

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 2-4 years of related experience ;or Masters plus at least 2+ years directly related experience (an advanced degree will be considered a plus);Requires experience and demonstrated technical expertise in the development & execution of platform level electrical & functional test plans; Platform level electrical characterization experience with processor I/O interfaces is considered, preferred; Requires experience and demonstrated technical expertise in the debug of processor & PC platform I/O interfaces. Demonstrated experience with or knowledge using oscilloscopes, reading schematics and layout documentation, and MS Windows and Office applications; Requires good written and oral communication skills; Demonstrate the ability to communicate with a variety of engineering disciplines and management.